Mind Kontrol
Guster Lyrics

Come get me out of this hole
The singer is asking for help to escape his current situation.

Use all your mind control
The singer is asking the listener to use their mental powers to help him escape.

Hey man, tell me, where do I go?
The singer is seeking direction and guidance from someone he perceives as knowledgeable.

You look like someone who knows
The artist is expressing his belief that the listener appears to have answers to his questions.

Soft nails claw the walls
The artist is describing the physical environment in which he is trapped.

Slings and arrows, they're not my fault
The singer is asserting that he is not responsible for the negative events that have led to his predicament.

Think I gave it all that I got
The singer believes that he has put forth his best effort to escape.

I gave it my best shot
The artist is expressing that he has tried his hardest to escape his current situation.

I'm free
The artist believes that he has finally escaped his predicament.

'Cause I believe
The artist attributes his freedom to his unwavering faith and trust in himself or someone else.

Mud, matter, roots and coal
The singer is describing the earthly materials that surround him.

Mama, gimme the remote control
The artist is referencing the desire to have control over his own life.

Transmissions from those in the know
The singer is referring to advice or information from those with greater understanding.

Who bathe in the gods galore
The singer is describing people who he perceives as being powerful or influential.

Sick cities, pillars of salt
The singer is describing the decay of urban environments.

Temptation, fits and starts
The artist is referencing struggles and obstacles he has faced in his journey to escape his situation.

Keep repeating, we are what they're not
The artist is encouraging himself and others to persevere in the face of challenges and to define themselves by their strengths rather than their weaknesses.

We're gonna give her one last shot
The singer is expressing his determination to give one final effort to escape his situation.

There is a light at the top of this hole
The singer is referencing the possibility of a better future or a positive outcome.

There is a promise of complete control
The artist is hopeful for the ability to take control of his own life and destiny.

So come on, tell me, where do we go?
The artist is asking for guidance and direction.

You say you're the ones who know
The artist is expressing skepticism towards someone who claims to have all the answers.

And I heard
The singer is referencing his own intuition or inner voice.